homosociality
/ˌhoʊməˌsoʊʃiˈælɪti/
noun
- The quality or state of social relationships between people of the same sex, often studied in sociology and gender studies.
- Homosociality is a key concept in understanding male bonding in workplace environments.
- Female homosociality can be seen in the strong friendships formed in sororities.
- The anthropologist wrote about homosociality in all-male hunting groups.